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They predict that a complete understanding of the human genetic code would provide untold benefits for humanity,for example,those abilities to diagnose, cure, and eventually prevent many diseases caused by faulty genes. #0
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步骤二:拆分句子 KwiTnP!Dca
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步骤三:查生词 qF(F<$B
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1. genetic [dʒəˈnetɪk] adj. 基因的;遗传学的
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genetic and environmental factors 遗传和环境因素 "}]1OL S V
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2. untold [ˌʌnˈtəʊld] adj. 不计其数的;难以估量的 */n)_
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3. faulty [ˈfɔːlti] adj. 有缺陷的 (KHTgZ6
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参考译文: u7&r'rZ1_!
他们预计,对人体基因编码的全面认识将给人类带来无法估量的好处,例如,使人类能够诊断、治疗并最终预防由基因缺陷造成的很多疾病。